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Welcome to today's lesson on Temporal Adverbs in Kazakh! Understanding how to express time and duration is essential for effective communication in any language, and Kazakh is no exception. Temporal adverbs will help you specify when an action takes place, how long it lasts, or how often it occurs. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident discussing time-related topics in Kazakh, enriching your conversations and daily interactions.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• The definition and significance of temporal adverbs

• Common temporal adverbs used in Kazakh

• Examples showcasing their usage

• Exercises to practice what you've learned

So, let's dive into the world of temporal adverbs!

Understanding Temporal Adverbs

Temporal adverbs are words that provide information about time. They can indicate:

• When an action occurs (e.g., today, tomorrow)

• How long an action lasts (e.g., for a week, until noon)

• How often an action happens (e.g., always, sometimes)

In Kazakh, these adverbs play a crucial role in sentence structure and meaning, allowing speakers to convey precise information regarding timing.

Common Temporal Adverbs in Kazakh

Here’s a list of some common temporal adverbs you will encounter in Kazakh:

• Бүгін (Bügin) - Today

• Ертең (Erteñ) - Tomorrow

• Кеше (Kese) - Yesterday

• Қазір (Qazir) - Now

• Әлдеқашан (Äldeqashan) - Already

• Кейде (Keyde) - Sometimes

• Жиі (Jii) - Often

• Содан кейін (Sodan keyin) - Afterwards

• Тез (Tez) - Quickly

• Бірнеше минут (Birneşe minüt) - In a few minutes

• Түнде (Tünde) - At night

• Таңертең (Tañerteng) - In the morning

• Кешке (Keshke) - In the evening

• Тұрақты (Turaqty) - Regularly

• Уақытша (Uaqıtsha) - Temporarily

• Келесі (Kelesі) - Next

• Соңында (Soñında) - Finally

• Болашақта (Bolaşaqta) - In the future

• Кейін (Keyin) - Later

• Бір күні (Bir kün) - One day

Let’s take a closer look at how these adverbs are used in sentences.

Examples of Temporal Adverbs in Context

Here are some examples demonstrating how temporal adverbs can be used in sentences:

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
Бүгін мен мектепке барамын.	Bügin men mektepke baramın.	Today I will go to school.
Ертең ауа райы жақсы болады.	Erteñ aua rayı jaqsy boladı.	Tomorrow the weather will be nice.
Кеше мен кітап оқыдым.	Kese men kitap oqıdım.	Yesterday I read a book.
Қазір мен шай ішіп отырмын.	Qazir men şay içip otırmın.	Now I am drinking tea.
Әлдеқашан мен оны көрдім.	Äldeqashan men onı kördim.	I have already seen him/her.
Кейде мен киноға барамын.	Keyde men kinoga baramın.	Sometimes I go to the movies.
Жиі мен спортпен айналысамын.	Jii men sportpen aynalısamın.	I often engage in sports.
Содан кейін біз дәмді тамақ жейміз.	Sodan keyin biz dämdi tamaq jaiymız.	Afterwards, we will eat delicious food.
Тез дайын болыңыз!	Tez dayın bolıñız!	Be ready quickly!
Бірнеше минуттан кейін келемін.	Birneşe minutdan keyin kelemın.	I will come in a few minutes.
Түнде жұлдыздар жарқырайды.	Tünde juldızdar jarqıraıdı.	Stars shine at night.
Таңертең мен жүгіремін.	Tañerteng men jügiremın.	I run in the morning.
Кешке концерт болады.	Keshke kontsert boladı.	There will be a concert in the evening.
Тұрақты түрде спорт залында жаттығамын.	Turaqty türde sport zalında jattıǵamın.	I regularly train in the gym.
Уақытша менің үйімде тұрасың.	Uaqıtsha menıñ üýımde turasıñ.	You are temporarily staying at my house.
Келесі аптада саяхатқа шығамын.	Kelesі aptada sayahatqa şığamın.	Next week, I will go on a trip.
Соңында, біз бәріміз бірге боламыз.	Soñında, biz bärimiz birge bolamız.	Finally, we will all be together.
Болашақта мен дәрігер болғым келеді.	Bolaşaqta men däreger bolğım keledi.	In the future, I want to be a doctor.
Кейін мен оны ұмытамын.	Keyin men onı umıtamın.	Later I will forget him/her.
Бір күні, мен Қазақстанға барамын.	Bir kün, men Qazaqstanga baramın.	One day, I will go to Kazakhstan.

Exercises to Practice Temporal Adverbs

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to help you practice using temporal adverbs in Kazakh.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

• Fill in the blanks with the appropriate temporal adverb from the list: бүгін, кеше, ертең, қазір.

1. ___ мен мектепке барамын.

2. __ мен кітап оқыдым.

3. ___ мен үйде боламын.

4. ___ мен достарыммен кездестім.

• Answers

1. Бүгін мен мектепке барамын.

2. Кеше мен кітап оқыдым.

3. Ертең мен үйде боламын.

4. Қазір мен достарыммен кездестім.

Exercise 2: Match the Temporal Adverb to Its Meaning

• Match the Kazakh temporal adverb to its English meaning.

| Kazakh | English |

|---|---|

| 1. Әлдеқашан | a. Tomorrow |

| 2. Кеше | b. Already |

| 3. Ертең | c. Yesterday |

• Answers

1. Әлдеқашан - b. Already

2. Кеше - c. Yesterday

3. Ертең - a. Tomorrow

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences

• Use the following temporal adverbs to create your own sentences: жиі, кешке, түнде, бір күні.

• Answers (Example Sentences)

1. Жиі мен спортпен айналысамын. (I often engage in sports.)

2. Кешке мен үйде боламын. (In the evening, I will be at home.)

3. Түнде мен жұлдыздарды көремін. (At night, I see the stars.)

4. Бір күні мен саяхатқа шығамын. (One day, I will go on a trip.)

Exercise 4: Translate to Kazakh

• Translate the following sentences into Kazakh using the correct temporal adverbs.

1. I will eat breakfast tomorrow.

2. Yesterday, I watched a movie.

3. I run in the morning.

• Answers

1. Ертең мен таңғы ас жеймін.

2. Кеше мен фильм көрдім.

3. Мен таңертең жүгіремін.

Exercise 5: True or False

• Decide if the following statements are true or false based on temporal adverbs.

1. "Кешке" means "in the morning." (True/False)

2. "Содан кейін" means "afterwards." (True/False)

3. "Бүгін" means "yesterday." (True/False)

• Answers

1. False

2. True

3. False

Exercise 6: Use in Context

• Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using at least five temporal adverbs.

• Answers (Example Paragraph)

Бүгін мен таңертең тұрамын. Қазір мен таңғы ас жеймін. Кейін мен жұмысқа барамын. Кешке мен киноға барамын. Түнде мен кітап оқимын.

Exercise 7: Identify Temporal Adverbs

• Read the following sentences and identify the temporal adverb in each.

1. Қазір мен үйдемін.

2. Ертең біз саяхатқа шығамыз.

3. Кеше ауа райы суық болды.

• Answers

1. Қазір

2. Ертең

3. Кеше

Exercise 8: Fill the Gap

• Fill the gap with the correct temporal adverb: тез, тұрақты, уақытша.

1. Мен ___ түрде жұмыс істеймін.

2. Ол ___ дайындалады.

3. Біз ___ кездесеміз.

• Answers

1. Тұрақты

2. Тез

3. Уақытша

Exercise 9: Arrange the Sentences

• Arrange the following sentences in the correct chronological order.

1. Кеше мен мектепке бардым.

2. Бүгін мен үйде отырмын.

3. Ертең мен киноға барамын.

• Answers

1. Кеше мен мектепке бардым.

2. Бүгін мен үйде отырмын.

3. Ертең мен киноға барамын.

Exercise 10: Rewrite the Sentences

• Rewrite the following sentences using a different temporal adverb.

1. Мен кешке үйдемін.

2. Ол бүгін сабақ оқиды.

• Answers

1. Мен түнде үйдемін.

2. Ол ертең сабақ оқиды.

Congratulations! You have now learned about temporal adverbs in Kazakh and practiced using them in various contexts. Keep practicing, and soon expressing time in Kazakh will feel natural to you!

Table of Contents - Kazakh Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Kazakh Pronunciation

• Consonants
• Vowels
• Stress and Intonation

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Greetings and Basic Expressions

• Meeting and Greeting
• Expressions for Asking Questions
• Numbers and Counting

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Kazakh Cases

• Nominative Case
• Accusative Case
• Genitive Case
• Dative Case
• Locative Case
• Instrumental Case

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Food and Drink

• Basic Food Vocabulary
• Restaurant Phrases
• Cooking Verbs

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Verbs

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Imperative Mood

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Traditions and Customs

• Wedding Celebrations
• Festivals and Holidays
• Music and Dance
• Cuisine and Culinary Art

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Family and Relationships

• Basic Family Vocabulary
• Romantic Relationships
• Friendship and Socializing

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Adjectives

• Attributive and Predicative Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Degrees
• Possessive Adjectives

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Traveling and Directions

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Asking for and Giving Directions
• Accommodation and Lodging

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Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Demonstrative Pronouns

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Shopping and Consumerism

• Basic Shopping Vocabulary
• Sizes and Measurements
• Money and Payments

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Art and Literature

• Famous Writers and Poets
• Folk Tales and Legends
• Visual Arts and Crafts

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Adverbs

• General Adverbs
• Temporal Adverbs
• Modal Adverbs

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Health and Medical Emergencies

• Basic Medical Vocabulary
• Expressions for Medical Emergencies

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Sports and Recreation

• Popular Sports in Kazakhstan
• Traditional Games and Pastimes
• Entertainment and Nightlife

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Prepositions and Postpositions

• Simple Prepositions
• Compound Prepositions and Postpositions

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Nature and Environment

• Basic Nature Vocabulary
• Weather Expressions
• Ecology and Conservation Terms

Sources

• A Grammar of Kazakh Zura Dotton, Ph.D John Doyle Wagner
• Kazakh Grammar - with Affix List
• Kazakh (Qazaq-) Grammatical Sketch with Affix List

Other Lessons

• 0 to A1 Course
• Questions
• Present Tense
• Nominative Case
• Personal Pronouns
• How to Use Be
• Demonstrative Pronouns
• Compound Prepositions and Postpositions
• Accusative Case
• General Adverbs

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